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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.71, 1,290.98 and 747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.71, 1,290.98 and 747.54 is: 1,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.71 : 1,290.98 = 747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.71/1,290.98 = 747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.71x = 1,290.98 × 747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.71x = 965,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,058.68/862.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.64

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